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What’s in a name?

The attorneys at the Pecos Law Group have prevailed in their attempts to ensure that parents, regardless of sex and marital status, have a fair opportunity to participate in the naming of their children.  In the case, Petit v. Adrianzen, 133 Nev. Adv. Op. 15 (2017), recently published by…

Nevada Supreme Court Publishes Opinion on Pecos Law Group’s Successful Appeal in Same-Sex Paternity and Equitable Adoption Case

Nevada Supreme Court Publishes Opinion on Pecos Law Group’s Successful Appeal in Same-Sex Paternity and Equitable Adoption Case
 
The Nevada Supreme Court has issued a published decision in Nguyen v. Boynes, 133 Nev. Op. 32 (June 22, 2017), agreeing with Pecos Law Group’s argument that the doctrine of equitable…

Property Equalization Payments May Be Limited In Marital Settlement Agreements

Property Equalization Payments May Be Limited In Marital Settlement Agreements
 

Individuals going through a divorce should be informed of the tax implications of a divorce, particularly in property equalization. Per 26 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) § 1.1041-1T, if a transfer of property is due to a divorce and between…

Jack W. Fleeman Named Partner at Pecos Law Group

Pecos Law Group is pleased to announce that Jack W. Fleeman has been named as a partner.   Since joining Pecos Law Group in 2014, Mr. Fleeman has become a Certified Family Law Specialist in the state of Nevada; has been named as a Super Lawyers Mountain States Rising Star…

Jack W. Fleeman Named Partner at Pecos Law Group

Pecos Law Group is pleased to announce that Jack W. Fleeman has been named as a partner.   Since joining Pecos Law Group in 2014, Mr. Fleeman has become a Certified Family Law Specialist in the state of Nevada; has been named as a Super Lawyers Mountain States Rising Star…

Jack W. Fleeman Named Partner at Pecos Law Group

Pecos Law Group is pleased to announce that Jack W. Fleeman has been named as a partner.   Since joining Pecos Law Group in 2014, Mr. Fleeman has become a Certified Family Law Specialist in the state of Nevada; has been named as a Super Lawyers Mountain States Rising Star…

Both Parents Should Share the Cost of their Children’s Car Insurance?

Nevada’s child support statute allows the court to deviate from the statutory formula for certain enumerated reasons; one of which being “Any other necessary expenses for the benefit of the child.” These statutes were designed to produce child support orders “adequate to the child’s needs” and “fair to both…

Unique Challenges in Preparing Prenuptial Agreement For Professional Athletes

Many professional athletes have no idea what they are going to do with their lives after their career is over.  While some have their “celebrity” as value that may enable them to earn a living, many have nothing.  This makes financial planning, and even marriage planning, critical for athletes…

Shann D. Winesett Becomes Certified Family Law Specialist

Pecos Law Group is pleased to announce that Attorney Shann D. Winesett is now certified as a Family Law Specialist with the State Bar of Nevada. Mr. Winesett joins a small group of Nevada attorneys who has met the qualifications for family law specialization and passed the exam.

Mr….

Social Security Benefits and Divorce

Divorcing parties often asked about Social Security benefits when they are divorcing.  It is important to for divorcing parties to understand the Social Security is federal law, which preempts state law.  In states like Nevada, which presumes property acquired during marriage is “community property, this is not accurate with…